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TopXGun M2 User Manual

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M2 Multirotor Flight Controller
User Manual V1.1
Using Firmware V2.0 & Assistant Software V2.0
Revision date 2018.04
Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co., Ltd.
www.TopXGun.com
Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd.
6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012
TEL:
025-86467760
FAX:
025-52323411

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  • Page 1 M2 Multirotor Flight Controller User Manual V1.1 Using Firmware V2.0 & Assistant Software V2.0 Revision date 2018.04 Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co., Ltd. www.TopXGun.com Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760 FAX: 025-52323411...
  • Page 2 Please strictly follow the requirements of this manual to install and use this product. The TopXGun robotics official website (www.TopXGun.com) has a special page about M2. You can login to the web for the latest product information, technical support and user manuals. It is recommended that you should download and use the latest version of the user manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Intellectual property The intellectual property rights of this product and manual are owned by Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co., Ltd. Without written permission, no organization or individual may copy, reproduce or distribute in any form. If you need to quote, you must indicate the source, and you must not modify, delete or cite this manual.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 Product Introduction TopXGun M2 standard multi-rotor flight controller uses dual IMU and dual GPS/compass modules for high reliability. It is mainly applied to patrolling application scenarios such as aerial photography, power line inspection, security, police use, and traffic.

  • Page 5: Symbol Description

    Instructions Text starting with this sign indicates potential risks. Notes Ignoring these texts can result in equipment damage, data loss, or other unpredictable consequences. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760 FAX: 025-52323411...
  • Page 6 Indicating that the lamp of“ ”flashes "N" times. （∞） Indicating that the lamp of continues to flash. （N） Indicating that the lamp of stays on for "N" seconds. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760 FAX: 025-52323411...

  • Page 7: Installation And Commissioning

    2 Installation and Commissioning 2.1 Hardware installation Step 1. Determine the multi-rotor type and head orientation and install the motor and blades as shown in Figure 2-1. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760...
  • Page 8 FCU (master controller) installation Installation location requirements When installed, the M2 mark is printed with the side facing up, and the direction of the arrow on the housing remains the same as that of the aircraft head. In order to achieve the best flying effect, the main controller should be installed at the center of gravity of the center plate of the aircraft.
  • Page 9 Ensure that the four CAN expansion ports on the PMU are installed to facilitate the insertion and removal of the connectors. The four CAN expansion ports on the PMU have the same definition. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...
  • Page 10 GPS/Compass module installation During installation, the TopXGun mark is printed with its side facing up. The arrow of the round casing is aligned with the direction of the FCU arrow. It is aligned with the direction of the aircraft head and is horizontally mounted on the GPS/Compass module bracket.
  • Page 11 3-stage switch. The 6-channel is a 3-stage switch, the 7-channel is a 2-stage or 3-stage switch, and the 8-channel is a 2-stage or 3-stage switch. 3. Click “start calibration” and turn the remote controller 1-4 channel joystick and Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...
  • Page 12 "runaway" area, no need to set other channels. Please refer to the remote controller manual for specific operation. Figure 2-5 Remote Control Settings Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760...
  • Page 13 It is forbidden to adjust the sensitivity during the flight. It is recommended to adjust the unlocked state. 1. Select the closest wheelbase to the rack. The M2 flight controller uses the default sensitivity to get a better flight status.
  • Page 14 "primary protection" is set to be "return to base", the aircraft will automatically return; if it is set to be "landing", it will perform to land in place. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...
  • Page 15 Fig.2-8 voltage protection setting Step 7. Set up the motor, as shown in the fig.2-9 Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...
  • Page 16 Fig.2-9 Motor related setting Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760 FAX: 025-52323411...
  • Page 17 Fig2-10 hardware self-test setting 2.3 Unlock and lock There is only one way to unlock M2 flight controller. Whether you are Japanese or an American , you must perform to unlock it as shown in the fig.2-11 and lock it as shown in the fig.2-12.
  • Page 18 6 to 10 times until red light on status indicator is on. Step 3. Keep the throttle position in place, disconnect general supply and then power on again. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...
  • Page 19 Step 3. Forward the head of the flight and lay it on the horizontal position, then slowly rotate clockwise at least one full turn until the green light of the state indicators is on long brightness. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...

  • Page 20: Horizontal Calibration

    Step 3. Release the remote control lever . After about 10 seconds , the status indicator changes to a blue light single flicker , and after about 15 seconds , the status indicator light becomes normal . Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...
  • Page 21 If the aircraft is still severely side-slipping after taking off with gesture mode in the course of a subsequent flight, it is recommended to be reperformed horizontal calibration. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...

  • Page 22: Flight Modes And Corresponding Responses

    3 Flight test instructions 3.1 Flight modes and corresponding responses M2 has a variety of use modes , aircraft performance will be different in different use modes. The measurement of lever in different modes corresponds to the movement of the aircraft as shown in table 3-1...
  • Page 23 Always ∞ Start Compass Horizontal Calibration Always on Magnetic Always ∞ Start compass vertical calibration Always on compass calibration indication Always Compass calibrated successfully Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760 FAX: 025-52323411...
  • Page 24 1） PMU has input voltage detection function, if the input voltage is abnormal (not within the scope of design, exceed the upper and lower limits 10%), the yellow light will flash and alarm; Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...

  • Page 25: Initial Test Flight

    Step 1. Observe the LED status indicator light, try to wait until the GPS/ compass module GPS search satellite normally and the position can be located, then continue the next step. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...

  • Page 26: Function Description

    If the remote control signal recovers during this process, the aircraft will continue to perform automatically return; to interrupt the return action, the remote control 5-channel must be switched at least one time. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL:...

  • Page 27: Low-Voltage Protection

    It is automatically returned when the altitude is below 100m, flight to the home point with translation uniform velocity, and then landing at a vertical uniform speed. Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co.,Ltd. 6th Floor,3rd. Building,Elite City,No. 57, AnDemen Street,Yuhua District,Nanjing,China,210012 TEL: 025-86467760...

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